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Pete Crow-Armstrong’s First Big League? A GO-AHEAD, GAME-WINNING HOME RUN!

Boy did he need that! The Chicago Cubs top prospect, Pete Crow-Armstrong, was promoted this week not because he was quite ready offensively, but rather out of necessity after injuries to multiple Cubs outfielders. And predictably, he looked over-matched on...

Apr 25, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Astros 1 – April 25, 2024

Cubs win! Cubs sweep! There was drama late - there always is - but the Cubs got it done! What an impressive series sweep over the Astros, especially considering all the injuries. So awesome. But it didn't start that way...

Apr 25, 2024

Chicago Cubs Sign Old Friend Dan Straily

I knew Dan Straily was pitching in Korea, and I knew there was a time in relatively recent memory that he was trying to come back to MLB. But sometime between then and now, he fell off my radar as...

Apr 25, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Astros at Cubs (1:20 CT) – Lineups, Pitching Matchup, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs won again last night, which means they've already won the season-series against the still-struggling Astros. Justin Verlander will be on the bump for today's finale, but he'll have to go up against the mighty Javier...

Apr 25, 2024

Cubs Farm Report | April 25, 2024: Brennen Davis Homers in His Return to Triple-A

Brennen Davis made his return to Triple-A last night, and of course, he managed to smack a three-run home run in an 8-2 win for the Iowa Cubs. That and more in today's Cubs Farm Report. Cubs Farm Report |...

Patrick K. Flowers

Apr 25, 2024

The Leadoff Role, Cubs Front Office is Not Particularly Well-Liked? And Other Cubs Bullets

It's a pretty big day for the Chicago Bears, eh? For the second year in a row, they own the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Only this time, they actually plan to use it (and on a quarterback,...

Apr 25, 2024

Chicago Cubs Sign Brazilian-Japanese Pitcher Daniel Missaki Out of Mexican League

That's a geographic mouthful right there, and it underscores what an interesting signing this is. Stray signings throughout the year are not uncommon, particularly as injuries accumulate down on the farm and the Chicago Cubs have the ability to take...

Apr 25, 2024

Do the Cubs Have a Scoring-Late Problem?

Once a month since August of 2016, my friends and I get together for "Supper Club." It's like book club, but instead of reading books, we go to a different restaurant in the city. Last night, we hit our 77th...

Apr 25, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Astros 3 – April 24, 2024

The Cubs did all their scoring in the first, and made it stand up for the win with generally good pitching and generally good defense. Jameson Taillon looked solid again in his second start, locating well, giving up no barrels,...

Apr 25, 2024

Dansby Swanson with a First Inning Three-Run Homer

For the second straight night, the Cubs are jumping all over the Astros in the first inning. After a couple hits from Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ to get things going, Michael Busch hit a sac fly, Christopher Morel walked,...

Apr 24, 2024

Rays vs. White Sox: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

Isaac Paredes and the Tampa Bay Rays (13-13) visit Gavin Sheets and the Chicago White Sox (3-22) on Friday in a series opener, with first pitch at 7:40 PM ET.If you're planning on watching this game, keep reading for TV...

Apr 25, 2024

Orioles vs. Athletics: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

Corbin Burnes will take the ball for the Baltimore Orioles (16-8) when they host starter Ross Stripling and the Oakland Athletics (9-16) on Friday, with first pitch at 7:05 PM ET.Keep scrolling to find out all the details on how...

Apr 25, 2024

Rangers vs. Reds: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Texas Rangers (13-13), who will give the start to Nathan Eovaldi, host the Cincinnati Reds (14-11) with Graham Ashcraft on the mound, Friday at 8:05 PM ET.If you're intending to watch this game, keep reading for TV and streaming...

Apr 25, 2024

How to Watch Yankees vs. Brewers: Live Stream or on TV

Juan Soto and the New York Yankees (17-8) visit William Contreras and the Milwaukee Brewers (16-8) on Friday, with first pitch at 8:10 PM ET.Keep reading to find out how to watch the New York-Milwaukee matchup below.When is Yankees vs....

Apr 25, 2024

Chicago Bears

Cram Some Caleb Williams Highlights Into Your Eyeholes

The pick is in. Caleb Williams is now the Chicago Bears quarterback. While you're still digesting the Bears' selection of a new quarterback, let's get to know the new guy with some highlights: https://twitter.com/ChicagoBears/status/1783655029229940740 https://youtu.be/LP4SfCy_hR8?si=PG86Azisi41XZRoG Officially Official: Caleb Williams Goes...

Luis C. Medina

Apr 25, 2024

Chicago Bears

Eagles, A.J. Brown Agree on a MASSIVE Extension!

The Philadelphia Eagles have secured the services of wide receiver A.J. Brown for the foreseeable future, inking brown to a three-year, $96 million extension that includes $84 million guaranteed. At $32 million per year, Brown will be the highest-paid wide...

Patrick K. Flowers

Apr 25, 2024

How to Watch Tigers vs. Royals: Live Stream or on TV

Riley Greene and the Detroit Tigers (14-11) host Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals (16-10) on Friday in a series opener, with first pitch at 1:10 PM ET.Keep scrolling to find out all the details on how to watch...

Apr 25, 2024

How to Watch Mets vs. Cardinals: Live Stream or on TV

Pete Alonso and the New York Mets (13-11) host Nolan Arenado and the St. Louis Cardinals (11-14) on Friday, with first pitch at 7:10 PM ET.Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch New York play...

Apr 25, 2024

Braves vs. Guardians: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

In a series opener on Friday, Chris Sale will take the mound for the Atlanta Braves (17-6) versus Logan Allen and the Cleveland Guardians (18-7), with first pitch scheduled for 7:20 PM ET at Truist Park.See how to watch the...

Apr 25, 2024

Red Sox vs. Cubs: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

Tyler O'Neill and the Boston Red Sox (14-12) host Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs (16-9) at 7:10 PM ET on Friday.Keep scrolling to find out all the details on how to watch Boston square off against Chicago live.When is...